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Janet Johnson
April 29, 1951- July 7, 2024
BUTTE - Janet Diane Johnson passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024. She was born in Great Falls, MT on April 29, 1951. As an infant Janet was adopted by Margret "Gwen" Gwendolyn Slater Jordan and Paul Stell Jordan of Butte, MT. Janet was preceded in death by her father, Paul Jordan in 1983 and her mother, Gwen Jordan in 2010.
Janet graduated from Butte High school in 1969 and then started her career as a beautician until she had children. She then spent many years working in her parents' jewelry store, Paul S. Jordan Jewelry in Butte, MT. After the business was sold, Janet continued to work in customer service/retail. Some of the places she worked were Steele's Warehouse, KOPR/KBOW Radio station, Columbus Plaza, Joann Fabrics, and Herbergers, all in Butte. Janet also lived in Las Vegas, NV, briefly and worked at La-Z-Boy Furniture and was able to enjoy working at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, where she enjoyed being an usher for shows such as Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, and Elton John. She eventually returned to Butte as well as returned to Herbergers until they closed. She finished her working career as a bank teller at US Bank in Butte, MT and retired in 2021. Janet enjoyed reading, taking care of her pets, spending time with her children and grandchildren, as well as being an active member of her church. She was often part of numerous church activities as well as part of a Thursday night Church group and many Bible study groups.
Janet is survived by her daughter, Nikki (Troy) Smidt; son, Erik (Keri) Johnson; and her grandchildren: Troy Smidt Jr., Aubree (Jacob) Rawley, Jacquelyn Smidt, Kylah Johnson, and Mason Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to an animal shelter of your choice.
Cremation has taken place.
The following is the celebration of life information: Thursday, July 25, 2024 Christ Church Anglican, 1200 Texas Ave., Butte, MT 59701 at 10:00AM. Burial at Mount Moriah Cemetery. Reception immediately following burial at Christ Church Anglican.
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Judy Whalen
July 30, 2024
To Janet´s family. I´m so sorry about Janet´s passing. I just found out today or I would have been at the service.
Janet and I went to Hawthorne grade school together. We just recently reacquainted with each other at the Plaza Mall while we were walking. I was wondering why I haven´t seen her lately. She use to invite me over to her house on Whiteway St. after school was over. We had lots of good times.
Judy Whalen
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Paul & Jill Jordan
July 21, 2024
Janet, you will be sorely missed as a bright light in the family.
Rena & Jeb Reilly
July 20, 2024
I have known Janet for many years through business and church activities. She was always such a happy person, loved her family and her LORD Jesus Christ. I pray for her family.
Douglas Rotondi
July 20, 2024
May the Risen Lord Jesus Bless and keep your precious and beautiful soul in his loving arms this day and forever and ever and ever . . . . Amen! Although Jan was a few years older than me, I´ve known her since 1959. We grew up a block apart. Jan was a beautiful soul who loved to help others and loved her Lord Jesus Christ, unwavering! I´m going to miss her very much.
I remember going into Paul S. Jordan Jewelry store as a child and seeing Jan there alongside her Dad who, was paralyzed from the waist down. She and her Mom would get mad at me for raiding their garden and eating their home grown vegetables and fruits. I am so sorry for her loss!!! However, I pray her family and loving friends will, forever, cherish the loving memories of Jan!
May she rest in eternal peace and come judgment day, be blessed with a beautiful place in Heaven!!! God´s speed Jan!
Doug Rotondi
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